Sex scenes are nothing new in the realm of television, but the one shared between Shane and Lori in Season 1 of The Walking Dead became instantly notable for the sheer intensity and aggression depicted — even the crew felt the need to call them out for it while filming.
Jon Bernthal recently spoke to GQ about his role as Shane on The Walking Dead (the role that ultimately made him a household name) and it’s an utterly bizarre story.
Seeing the relationship between Shane and Lori as a very “carnal” and primal one, Bernthal turned his co-star over and approached the scene in a very physical and forceful manner.